I feel so lost. I havent written in months, and have admitted that ive given up on writing more and chasing the full-time author dream. It broke my heart, and I dont fully believe Im done. Your recent videos have given me a spark of excitement to get back to writing! Something new, no pressure in November ❤
I know this isn't really related to this video, but I always seriously enjoy listening to you talk. You've got a killer RUclips voice, very listen-to-able
The mind map made something in my head click. I have so much of my story figured out but lots of gaps between things, so that sounds like it would be immensely helpful! I’m going to try it!
I have to be honest, putting down on paper everything I breainstorm seems kind of overwhelming right now. I'm that kind of person who keeps dozens of stories in her head, start to finish and whatever happens to characters while I'm writing is character's fault. But because I have preptober planner, I think that when I finish at work today, I will go get a coffee somewhere and I will give it a go. Also, my cube timer is coming today so I have to figure out the writing sprints! It's really exciting to write again and plan for it like this. I think it will really help me to not be overwhelmed every time I sit down to write.
This whole video is so helpful! If I weren't working on dinner for my family and guests right now, I'd be pulling up a document or other materials to start planning!
@HeartBreathings I am binge-watching your videos. I love how informative they are and how deeply you explain each topic. Now, off-topic... Your makeup today is stunning!🔥.
I'm later than normal because I decided to use this video as my reward after completing 85% of my gyst day tasks. I did and now I'm here.😊😅 Edit: sarra i just want to say congratulations 🎉. You are so close to your pie in the sky goal of 75k subscribers. I definitely believe you will meet and exceed this goal before 2025!! Wishing you a happy thanksgiving 🦃 (cuz I'm Canadian lol 😂).
@@HeartBreathings Figured I'd get my next trilogy outlined before I started edits on the trilogy I'll be relaunching as an indie next year, so I can just jump right into writing the new trilogy. I'm about to redo YPF to account for my new plan I've dreamed up, since everything is moving faster than I originally planned. Thank you for teaching me so much!
I've been trying to get out a story for 10 years, but I sat down and wrote out a log line according to your suggestion and I think that is what I was missing to pull it all together for me. Hopefully, the block is gone and I can fill in the blanks to get this story from halfway done to finished! Thank you!!
I think it would be really cool if there were like sparkly stickers of each of the tiers (ruby, emerald, etc) that participants either win or can buy when they accomplish their goal
Thank you so much. I am spending this weekend trying to make sense of all the bits of paper with scribbles on them, and notes in my phone so I can make decisions and work on my outline. So excited for the Rough Draft Challenge!
Hi Sarra! I'm so glad that I'm day a head of you right now, because if i wasn't then I wouldnt be able to be here for the live on Sunday, but i dont work this Monday, so I will be here! Im so excited!! 💜💜
Sarra, I’ve been following you for a few years now, and you never cease to amaze me - your content just keeps getting better and better!!! Even though I’m not an author, I still find your work incredibly valuable, and I love the community you’ve cultivated🧡 I think I’m going to use the template you laid out in this video as my new goal-setting process, with each “story” being the upcoming year. I even like the idea of it being a Rough Draft (since we know things rarely go exactly according to plan!🤣) Maybe I’ll start calling November “national goal setting month”, or NaGoSeMo, idk… This video came at the perfect time. Thank you🙏🏾💜💜💜
I really need a month to review and reset my goals....thankyou for the idea of goals as stories. I'm going to use that. Blessings from South eastern Australia, Dot
I love how you share great examples. It's so helpful with the way that I learn. Your Plot Your Novel and Writing Great Scenes series are also pure gold to me because of the detailed examples you share with your how-to steps. Thank you so much Sarra!❤
Fantastic video. I’ve been struggling with what I’m writing but this started to pull it together. And the preptober notebook is helping too. Thank you for being so accessible!
Definitely something to mention in the book blurb or summary on the back, same as queer couples, just to make sure your audience knows what they are getting into ❤
Hi Sarra! I can't wait to brainstorm with you, and I'm so happy to read your new book soon. I bought your Eternal Sorrow series. Is it complete? Because I noticed that, at the end of book 3, you taked about a book 4. Can I read it, or is it a series in progress? I also bought the Fairhope series.
Woke up to a treat! Thank you, Sarra. This is exactly what I needed, as I’m planning to use The Rough Draft Challenge to go through my story ideas and find the one I want to write. Instead of 112 sprints of roughly 450 words, I’m planning to do 112 brainstorming/outlining sprints. At least that’s the plan 😅
It's Halloween 😂. Black tree decorated with bats and a spooky skeleton. Haunted houses. Ghosts. I'm running my annual Spooktacular celebration for my fans so I always decorate the room!
Thanks so much for watching! Hope to see you for Sunday's livestream!
I feel so lost. I havent written in months, and have admitted that ive given up on writing more and chasing the full-time author dream. It broke my heart, and I dont fully believe Im done. Your recent videos have given me a spark of excitement to get back to writing! Something new, no pressure in November ❤
Only very few authors can make a living writing. There are many good authors who make next to nothing... better as a hobby...
You got this🎉
I know this isn't really related to this video, but I always seriously enjoy listening to you talk. You've got a killer RUclips voice, very listen-to-able
This is so sweet thank you
What, we get an amazing 90min Spooktacular Coffee Chat ☕️ and a HeartBreathings Preptober video!?!🎉 Thank you💜💜💜
The mind map made something in my head click. I have so much of my story figured out but lots of gaps between things, so that sounds like it would be immensely helpful! I’m going to try it!
Thank you! I have been a pantser forever, so I've decided to try your process. I love all the encouragement.
Oh that's so fun! Excited to hear how that turns out for you!
Thanks for the advice. Had my Notes app open in the background while I watched. Now I have homework like I'm back in school but it's a good feeling.
I have to be honest, putting down on paper everything I breainstorm seems kind of overwhelming right now. I'm that kind of person who keeps dozens of stories in her head, start to finish and whatever happens to characters while I'm writing is character's fault. But because I have preptober planner, I think that when I finish at work today, I will go get a coffee somewhere and I will give it a go. Also, my cube timer is coming today so I have to figure out the writing sprints! It's really exciting to write again and plan for it like this. I think it will really help me to not be overwhelmed every time I sit down to write.
This whole video is so helpful! If I weren't working on dinner for my family and guests right now, I'd be pulling up a document or other materials to start planning!
I have been having a rough time lately. This helped so much. Thank you.
Sending love to you!
@HeartBreathings I am binge-watching your videos. I love how informative they are and how deeply you explain each topic. Now, off-topic... Your makeup today is stunning!🔥.
Thank you!!! I'm so happy you're loving the videos!!
This was helpful and encouraging. All tips were helpful but the number of scenes and how to work to the next scene hit an ahha moment.
I'm later than normal because I decided to use this video as my reward after completing 85% of my gyst day tasks. I did and now I'm here.😊😅
Edit: sarra i just want to say congratulations 🎉. You are so close to your pie in the sky goal of 75k subscribers. I definitely believe you will meet and exceed this goal before 2025!! Wishing you a happy thanksgiving 🦃 (cuz I'm Canadian lol 😂).
Thank you for this! I read that book (Write Your Novel From The Middle) last year and found it pretty helpful, so I'm glad you like it, too.
WOOT! I'm actually in the middle of outlining my next trilogy! You always have such perfect timing. 😊
Ooo, perfect!!! So fun to outline a trilogy too!
@@HeartBreathings Figured I'd get my next trilogy outlined before I started edits on the trilogy I'll be relaunching as an indie next year, so I can just jump right into writing the new trilogy. I'm about to redo YPF to account for my new plan I've dreamed up, since everything is moving faster than I originally planned. Thank you for teaching me so much!
I just finished my word sprint challenge yesterday! I'm so excited to push through November and finish my rough draft ♥
What a treat! I haven't even left my desk after coffee chat!
More Sarra to love, haha!
I've been trying to get out a story for 10 years, but I sat down and wrote out a log line according to your suggestion and I think that is what I was missing to pull it all together for me. Hopefully, the block is gone and I can fill in the blanks to get this story from halfway done to finished! Thank you!!
That's so exciting!!!
Thanks for another informative video! I am hoping I can make Sunday's events. You are so generous with your communities! Thanks so much, Sarra. ❤
I think it would be really cool if there were like sparkly stickers of each of the tiers (ruby, emerald, etc) that participants either win or can buy when they accomplish their goal
Oh mine! Life got weird and I'd "lost" your channel... so glad to have find it again!! 🎆🎆🎆
🙌 welcome back!
oh my gosh, I LOVE your halloween tree!! 😍👻
good info. Can't believe you already have your Christmas tree up.
It's a black Halloween tree! My whole room is decorated for my October fan event called the Spooktacular.
See the skeleton ornament hanging on the tree? It looks like the white balls have bats painted on them. 💕🌞🌵😷
Thank you so much. I am spending this weekend trying to make sense of all the bits of paper with scribbles on them, and notes in my phone so I can make decisions and work on my outline. So excited for the Rough Draft Challenge!
i'll definitely be watching that livestream. i really want to mind map my next story but don't know how to do it, so this will be perfect!
Hi Sarra! I'm so glad that I'm day a head of you right now, because if i wasn't then I wouldnt be able to be here for the live on Sunday, but i dont work this Monday, so I will be here! Im so excited!! 💜💜
Sarra, I’ve been following you for a few years now, and you never cease to amaze me - your content just keeps getting better and better!!!
Even though I’m not an author, I still find your work incredibly valuable, and I love the community you’ve cultivated🧡 I think I’m going to use the template you laid out in this video as my new goal-setting process, with each “story” being the upcoming year. I even like the idea of it being a Rough Draft (since we know things rarely go exactly according to plan!🤣) Maybe I’ll start calling November “national goal setting month”, or NaGoSeMo, idk…
This video came at the perfect time. Thank you🙏🏾💜💜💜
I really need a month to review and reset my goals....thankyou for the idea of goals as stories. I'm going to use that. Blessings from South eastern Australia, Dot
Awesome! I love the Halloween tree! And purple everything 💜 💕💜
I love how you share great examples. It's so helpful with the way that I learn. Your Plot Your Novel and Writing Great Scenes series are also pure gold to me because of the detailed examples you share with your how-to steps. Thank you so much Sarra!❤
So happy to hear this! Thank you for the encouragement!
Fantastic video. I’ve been struggling with what I’m writing but this started to pull it together. And the preptober notebook is helping too. Thank you for being so accessible!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us newbies ❤❤❤
This was soooo good! Thank you! 💙💙💙💙💙
I need this motivation! I’m struggling with what to even write. So timely ❤❤
Hi Sarra, Thank you for this guidance and uplifting energy. I look forward to joining the community challenge!
I want to say thank you so much this information is so helpful. Definitely, I will start working from the middle of the story.
Lots of good info here and helpful tips, ty!
❤ Love these tips & the resources recommended. I'm going to pick up James Scott Bells book. I really love his other books. 😊
Incredibly useful and inspiring advice. Thank you ❤
I wasn’t sure if this would help me, but this has been a super interesting, enlightening and helpful video. Thank you.
This was super helpful in all ways. I am going to try the mind map and the note cards
Thx ! I was a little blocked and it helps very much. 😘
can you do a video about finding a street team? I'm trying to promote my book, but is street team worth it?
🎉🎉 Yes! I love that we are in a position now to talk more about poly characters & multi partner story arcs.
Definitely something to mention in the book blurb or summary on the back, same as queer couples, just to make sure your audience knows what they are getting into ❤
@@emilyboyer9211 Absolutely I'll be branding both my Pen names & marketing my pairings as Poly & Queer.
thanks for this. :) hey, what camera are you using nowadays? your quality is great!
Thank you! I'm recording this video from the Logitech Brio webcam and it's definitely the best webcam I've ever used!
Hi Sarra! I can't wait to brainstorm with you, and I'm so happy to read your new book soon. I bought your Eternal Sorrow series. Is it complete? Because I noticed that, at the end of book 3, you taked about a book 4. Can I read it, or is it a series in progress? I also bought the Fairhope series.
Fairhope is complete. Eternal sorrows has one more book
Yaaaayayayayayayyyy new video!!!
This is the exact stage I’m at (stage 0 lol) so this is perfect!!
Hi Sarra, I couldn't find the link for Sunday. I'm sure I overlooked it.
Sunday's live is just in the "live" tab here on RUclips on my channel!
Woke up to a treat! Thank you, Sarra. This is exactly what I needed, as I’m planning to use The Rough Draft Challenge to go through my story ideas and find the one I want to write. Instead of 112 sprints of roughly 450 words, I’m planning to do 112 brainstorming/outlining sprints. At least that’s the plan 😅
Are u sure this video is from October?!! I see xmas decor everywhere! :) 2 months to go
It's Halloween 😂. Black tree decorated with bats and a spooky skeleton. Haunted houses. Ghosts. I'm running my annual Spooktacular celebration for my fans so I always decorate the room!
What time Sunday again?
1pm Eastern! It's already scheduled on the live tab if you want to hit the notifications!
@@HeartBreathings Thanks for responding so quickly. How do I plan out a devotional? That is what I will be working on.
Your Christmas tree is up already?!
Halloween tree.
👻🎃💜🐈⬛🖤